Use this guide's sections to walk through the research process, demonstrate your skills, and find work understanding data--or get a quick start with the suggestions below.
Proprietary business and finance data from providers such as S&P. Select and use data through the web interface, via statistical software integrations, or on the WRDS cloud servers. Requires registration.
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Get software
Try these versatile, widely-used software packages:
Use a graphical interface to enter, view, and edit tabular data. The software emphasizes displaying data and formulaic calculations in addition to supporting visualization, analysis, and automation.
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